Electronvolt to calorie converter (ev to cal)

Conversion Formula

1 ev = 3.83e-20 cal

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Electronvolt = 1.60e-19 joules
   1 Calorie = 4.184 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ev = (1.60e-19 J) / (4.184 J/cal) = 3.83e-20 cal
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ev by 3.83e-20 to get the equivalent in cal

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ev to cal:

5 ev × 3.83e-20 = 1.91e-19 cal